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Keeping the Kitchen Free From Cockroaches

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:44:36 +0000

When you see a cockroach running about your kitchen top or cupboards, do fret. Cockroaches are nasty little creatures that pose danger to our health. They carry with them many diseases which they can very easily spread amongst your family. These nuisance pests proliferate and multiply fast that’s why rapid control and elimination is the key to overcome cockroach and other pests problems at home. There are various ways to avoid roaches infesting our homes. The following practices plus regular maintenance by a Houston Pest Control team will keep this problem at bay.

1. Keep counters, drains and trash cans dry and clean.

2. Secure remaining meals to avoid cockroach infestation.

3. Seal possible entry points.

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Aveneto Lunch

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:27:07 +0000

We celebrated my baby daughter’s 3rd month birthday at aVeneto – SM Megamall last Sunday. It wasn’t really planned that we’d dine here but since it’s the first restaurant that I saw coming out of Johnny Air Cargo (our main agenda that day), I right away drooled for its bestseller, the Oil and Garlic Special. It’s been a while since my palate tasted it so I had that extreme craving instantly. While my son just walked around and took notice of the resto’s laminate floor, we ordered the Family Platter, Oil and Garlic Special, Baked Ziti and New England’s Best Pizza. The service was pretty fast and in no time, we were devouring all these yummy food and even had something to take home.

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Carrot as a Musical Instrument

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:09:12 +0000

Carrot panpipes. Panpipes..not pan-fried or any food-related term. Panpipes as in a wind musical instrument. Isn’t it surprising to know that there is such a thing as musical instruments made out of vegetables? And yes, they’re really producing melodious sounds as that of the real musical instruments made of brass, wood and strings. There are even groups of musicians who are famous for playing such instruments. The Flutenveg (Flute and Veg) is a talented duo from Australia who plays 12 note-carrot panpipes on festivals, corporate functions, workshops and teambuilding events. To quote from their site, “Tuned carrot panpipes can be made to create massed harmonies followed by carrot munching.” Now I wonder if they can also make zildjian cymbals out of any vegetable.

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Food Design Cufflinks

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:49:48 +0000

Did these pictures get you drooling for strawberries and ice cream? Well, these are actually cufflinks and not some sort of candies or jellies that can satisfy your sweet cravings. Cute, right?

If you’re needing new unique gift ideas for your husband, brother, or any guy friend, these make great gifts on any occasion. These are great alternatives to the traditional and formal looking engraved cufflinks. These novelty cufflinks are excellent gifts for men of all ages. But don’t forget to remind the recipient that these aren’t edible.

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Wishing To Learn Culinary and Cosmetology

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:19:32 +0000

If there are two courses that I’d like to take up when I’ve got the time and resources, that would be culinary and cosmetology. I can cook but there’s still a lot that I wish to learn. The menus I can cook are very limited and it’s something that I want to improve. I’m actually tempted to buy the discounted cooking class offered by The Academy For International Culinary Arts over at Metrodeal. Unfortunately, I’m so much tied taking care of my soon to be 3 months old daughter.

On the other hand, I yearn to study cosmetology so I can learn how to apply great make up on me by myself. I know I can learn from watching tutorials from youtube and other online sources but I think enrolling in a cosmetology school would be better.

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No Bake Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

admin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:44:41 +0000

Pasta is absolutely one of my son’s favorite food. Spaghetti, Lasagna, Baked Macaroni, Macaroni Soup..serve him any of these, it’ll be gone in a minute. That’s why I’m constantly in search of easy, no baked macaroni recipes for him. This is one of my recent recipe finds from squidoo. I’ll try to cook this one of these days and if I get a thumbs up sign from the little one, this will definitely be included in my compilation of my favorite recipes.

I’ll search for more no bake pasta recipes since googling online is so easy similar to scouting for rv insurance quotes.

For the Red Sauce:
1/2 tbsp. garlic, chopped diced
1/2 tbsp. onion, chopped diced
1 kilo ground beef
4 pcs. tomato, chopped diced
1 small can mushroom
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. dried oregano

For White Sauce:
1 3/4 cups milk
2 tbps. margarine
3 tbps. flour
1 cup cheese spread
1 cup grated cheese

Other Ingredients
8 ounces (2 cup) cooked elbow macaroni noodles
1 tbsp. parsley, chopped
2 tbsp. bits of bacon

Directions:

1. For the red sauce, saute onion, garlic, ground beef, tomato diced, mushroom, thyme and dried oregano. Simmer then set aside.
2. Meanwhile for the white sauce, heat the margarine, flour, cream or milk in a pan then stir and then set aside first.
3. Now bring all the sauce together, put the cooked elbow macaroni pasta in a glass pan then pour red sauce plus the white sauce on top.
4. Then put some more macaroni pasta for another layer plus again the red sauce and the white sauce to make another layer.
5. For the final finishing, sprinkle chopped parsley and bits of bacon on top. Now you are already plate.

Source: http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/naizaaoclares

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Deep Fryers

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:52:00 +0000

I have greatly noticed that cooking show hosts often use deep fryers when cooking. They have become popular now because of the advantages and benefits one can reap from them as highlighted and recommended by celebrity chefs and pro cooks. Number one factor is its safety consideration. Safety factors must always be considered when cooking in the kitchen. Since these fryers are enclosed and come with lid, hot cooking oil is prevented from splashing on to the cook thereby preventing injuries like serious burns. A pair of Zeal Goggles isn’t necessary to keep your eyes protected from these oil splashes.

With Deep fryers, cleaning is also easier compared to other types of fryers. Since it’s deep, there’s not much cooking oil splashes and oil spills around, thus, there’s not much to clean.

Deep fryers speed up cooking so precious time is greatly saved.

Automatic deep fryers also produce an accurate fry so the food is cooked evenly.

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Christmas Menu

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:27:07 +0000

It’s just 6 days to go before Christmas and yet, I still haven’t finalized the menu for our Noche Buena. One thing is for sure, we’ll have spaghetti as per request of the little one. It’s his favorite and we’re pasta lovers, too, so there’s no objection to that absolutely. After studying about these cd annuities that my insurance agent asked me to consider, I’ll really work on my menu list and finalize them before it gets too late. We don’t want to do brave the crowd in the grocery store later this week so there’s really a need for us to finalize everything and buy the ingredients either tom or Wednesday. Any easy Christmas recipes that you can share with me?

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Christmas Food Gifts

admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:39:19 +0000

When giving gifts for Christmas, you can never go wrong with Christmas Food Gifts. Edible stuff are considered the best Holiday present for your boss, employees, neighbors…practically, to everyone. Regardless of age and gender, receiving a basket of delectable goodies is one delightful experience. Home made treats are also more special because of “personal touch”. Not to mention, they’re also more economical.

Some of the best homemade food gifts include:

1.) Cupcakes, Biscotti and pastries

2.) Jams and sandwich spreads

3.) Holiday snack mix consisting of assorted candies and chocolates (best for kids)

4.) Candied nuts

5.) Stuffed fruits

6.) Fruit gift baskets

7.) Canned goods gift baskets

You can also give out a compilation of your favorite recipes either in a photobook form or take advantage of the cd replication technology and distribute in the form of cds.

Each and everyone of us is a foodie so giving an edible and delectable delight will surely please your recipient.

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Holiday Bazaars

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:18:41 +0000

Holiday bazaars are one of the things that people look forward to during the Christmas season. It’s a very popular venue for those who are looking for gifts to give this Christmas as well as those who would like to shop for themselves. Bazaars often feature different products and services: novelty items, clothing and accessories such as boy’s and girl’s clothing sale, crafts and many more. Food concessionaires are also major players in bazaars as shoppers flock in food stalls after or in between shopping breaks to refill or tank up their hungry tummies. Strolling around and shopping can be very exhausting and tiring that’s why food stops are necessary for recharging. Christmas bazaars are considered one-stop shops because of the plethora of products put up for sale for the young and old and regardless of gender. It goes without saying that almost all people are excited to attend a bazaar and as Christmas is a season of gift-giving, people are more open with the idea of shopping or spending a lot of money in one place.

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